Automobile Emergency Kit

The items in this list are in addition to the supplies in your home emergency kit. Keep them in your vehicle in a separate pack (such as a tote bag) in case you are “on the road” during an earthquake. Make up a pack for each vehicle in your household.

Booster cables, tools

Windup flashlight

Bottled water – at least four liters

Canned food, can opener, dried fruit, cookies, crackers

Outdoor clothing and a backpack

Sleeping bag(s), “space” blanket(s)

First aid kit

Waterproof matches, candles

Toilet tissue, moist towelettes, small plastic bags

Cash, coins

Map of the region where you live

Pen/pencil and paper

Address book

Playing cards, colouring books etc. for children

Remember:Fill up your vehicle’s gas tank when it is about half full. Gas stations are likely to be inoperable after a major earthquake.